Wednesday, March 26, 2008

See link to Online Learning!


Hello Parents,

Just reminding you and linking you to some wonderful online learning opportunities. Reading Plus is a district supported research-based program. This program guides the student during his or her reading development. Not only does it help with visual tracking speed and increased fluency, it helps in the development of vocabulary skills, spelling, reading comprehension and even writing! This is an excellent program free to your child. Students are knowledgeable about tracking their progress and accumulating rewards. Have them show you their progress and print out rewards! It is always wonderful to applaud effort and improvement at all levels! Raz-Kids is a fun program offering leveled reading from prekindergarden to fifth grade. Students have the choice to listen and follow along, or read at their own pace. Quizes are available for completion online, and practice worksheets are available for printing. Enjoy the wonderfully innovative way to promote literacy through technology!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Testing Success

Thank you for having your child go to bed early, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive to school on time!  They are very proud of themselves.  They have worked long and hard in anticipation of these next two weeks.  I have told them that they have entered through the doorway to maturity. They are quite pleased.  If you are able to contribute any snacks and/or juice boxes, the students would greatly appreciate it.  The next testing sessions are quite strenuous.  Mints and gum will be allowed during testing.  As always, your support is appreciated.